Answer
In water, the salts will dissociate into ions, which can bind with proteins distorting their shapes and preventing their normal functions. Hence drinking salt water might cause several problems.
Work Step by Step
Same as above.
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
by Marieb, Elaine N.; Hoehn, Katja N.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
1292216239
ISBN 13:
978-1-29221-623-2
Chapter 2 - Basic Chemistry - Review Questions - Page 87: 39
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